Erin, your photos have literally taken my breath away. They are hands down some of the most gorgeous I have *ever* seen...Laurel did an amazing job, and I think there is no question that you made the right decision going with her. I can't imagine that the other guy (Bradley?) could have done any better. I am just absolutely captivated by them all (I have no patience, so I already peeked at your Knot bio to see the rest). You and all your loved ones are far too photogenic for your own good. ;)
And, I think seeing these pictures has made me change my mind (again) about wearing gardenias in my hair. I let my mom talk me out of it earlier on, but damn it, they just look SO gorgeous. I'm calling my florist first thing on Monday!
If my wedding is even half as lovely as yours, I will be delighted. I only wish I could have been a fly on the wall!
Yay! That's HUGE coming from you! I am sure Bradley would have done a great job, but he sure wouldn't have been as fun, I would never have worked up the courage to do the boudoir shots, and I would have spent 2x the money. All in all, I am very happy with what Laurel did for us. And thank you for your sweet compliments. I just got eviscerated on The Knot for being pretentious, so it's nice to hear some reassuring words. Aw well, I put myself out there for the critique I suppose.
I think the gardenias were such a nice touch. One word of advice. Make sure to guard them and whoever anchors them to your do should avoid jamming their fingers into the center of the flowers. I don't think Jamie realized they bruised so easily. They also weigh quite more than I anticipated, so make sure your hair is firmly in place. Other than that, they were lovely and smelled so good!
And Charlotte, something tells me your wedding will be coveted by all. Can't wait to see your day come.
Nope, on the NY board. I did a search to make sure I hadn't missed anyone's page because I've been getting a lot of questions as to where people can get things. So I happened across this:
Now, I might be just a titch sensitive because I guess I can sorta see where some of the ladies are coming from. Also, there were a handful that were really flattering in there as well. But it still bothers me. If only they knew I put SO MUCH effort into making sure the mothers got to wear whatever they wanted and what made them comfortable. Or that the bobbi brown pic wasn't to broadcast that I had a bobbi brown rep do our makeup but rather I read it as saying "it takes all this to make us beautiful". Aw well, water off the back, right? I did indulge by replying, I just hope they don’t take that the wrong way too.
I've looked at everything you've posted so far and it is all just so amazing! I can't wait to hear the story behind this Patrick O'Reilly "box" and "beauty mask" because I'm dying to know how that tied in with your wedding vows especially after seeing the looks on your faces! :o) I love how every wedding has it's funny story!
Although I could be wrong. I was far too lazy and never responded to everyone's comments. But Sean put a sleep mask in there that read Pampered Princess on it. I was mortified. I still can't wrap my head around that one because I would feel terrible if that's what he thought of me.
wow! you are beautiful - inside and outside! I couldn't help but start to feel very angry for you, and I was going to huff and puff over there, but you just handled yourself with so much class. Beautiful!
Looking at your pictures makes me very sad about our photographer, as he ended up not capturing some of the moments I was hoping for... but "hearing" you notice the little irksome details makes me feel better about being sad :) brides, always perfectionists!
*blush* Thank you! Yah, the nasty comments on The Knot were bothersome, but I gave pause because all they have to go off of happens to be the one day I went OVERBOARD (speaking $$-wise). So I suppose I can understand. And who cares! I adored my gown.
Can I tell you how I felt the day AFTER picking up these shots? I kept thinking of all the little things I wish were captured, and then started second-guessing what I decided to NOT do the week of the wedding (like the wreaths flanking the gates to The Villa). But I had to quash it because what I did get to walk away with were priceless. So you have it right - brides are always perfectionists to a fault!
I'm just going to repeat myself if I keep telling you how beautiful this all is, but I'm blaming you for it being so beautiful in the first place. ;) Wow, I *love* all these shots, and how cute they caught you yawning! The alone shots are so sweet.
I just did a perusal of the knot thread, how awful! Someone already pointed out above that you didn't take the pics, just posted them, so why are they complaining? Jealousy perhaps? You are just reporting on your personal (and fantastic) wedding day, why do they care that you went to Starbucks? I think your responses are very respectful and considerate and I hope they quit the snarkiness, because you certainly don't deserve it.
Haha, blame away lady! No, kidding. Again, you are far too kind. And yawning shot killed me! I had forgotten about it until I happened across that pic and of course, now it's forever written into the history books.
They were actually very quick (most of them anyway) to apologize and acknowledge that you can't know enough about a person from a handful of pictures to make some of the assumptions they did. I don't know. I should have realized I would end up offending someone. *rolling eyes*
Haha, thanks lady! My parents are such beautiful people inside and out. I hope I age as gracefully and kindly as they did. I think they look fabulous for being in their mid-60s. And I LOVED her suit. She was the cutest. That entire outfit was planned around the strand of pink pearls my dad had gotten her for her birthday on her neck. It's so sweet that they really do live for one another.
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And, I think seeing these pictures has made me change my mind (again) about wearing gardenias in my hair. I let my mom talk me out of it earlier on, but damn it, they just look SO gorgeous. I'm calling my florist first thing on Monday!
If my wedding is even half as lovely as yours, I will be delighted. I only wish I could have been a fly on the wall!
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I think the gardenias were such a nice touch. One word of advice. Make sure to guard them and whoever anchors them to your do should avoid jamming their fingers into the center of the flowers. I don't think Jamie realized they bruised so easily. They also weigh quite more than I anticipated, so make sure your hair is firmly in place. Other than that, they were lovely and smelled so good!
And Charlotte, something tells me your wedding will be coveted by all. Can't wait to see your day come.
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Now, I might be just a titch sensitive because I guess I can sorta see where some of the ladies are coming from. Also, there were a handful that were really flattering in there as well. But it still bothers me. If only they knew I put SO MUCH effort into making sure the mothers got to wear whatever they wanted and what made them comfortable. Or that the bobbi brown pic wasn't to broadcast that I had a bobbi brown rep do our makeup but rather I read it as saying "it takes all this to make us beautiful". Aw well, water off the back, right? I did indulge by replying, I just hope they don’t take that the wrong way too.
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Although I could be wrong. I was far too lazy and never responded to everyone's comments. But Sean put a sleep mask in there that read Pampered Princess on it. I was mortified. I still can't wrap my head around that one because I would feel terrible if that's what he thought of me.
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Looking at your pictures makes me very sad about our photographer, as he ended up not capturing some of the moments I was hoping for... but "hearing" you notice the little irksome details makes me feel better about being sad :) brides, always perfectionists!
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Can I tell you how I felt the day AFTER picking up these shots? I kept thinking of all the little things I wish were captured, and then started second-guessing what I decided to NOT do the week of the wedding (like the wreaths flanking the gates to The Villa). But I had to quash it because what I did get to walk away with were priceless. So you have it right - brides are always perfectionists to a fault!
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I just did a perusal of the knot thread, how awful! Someone already pointed out above that you didn't take the pics, just posted them, so why are they complaining? Jealousy perhaps? You are just reporting on your personal (and fantastic) wedding day, why do they care that you went to Starbucks? I think your responses are very respectful and considerate and I hope they quit the snarkiness, because you certainly don't deserve it.
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They were actually very quick (most of them anyway) to apologize and acknowledge that you can't know enough about a person from a handful of pictures to make some of the assumptions they did. I don't know. I should have realized I would end up offending someone. *rolling eyes*
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